Endometrial Thickening ICD-10-CM Codes

What ICD-10 Codes Are Used for Endometrial Thickening?

Endometrial thickening, also known as endometrial hyperplasia, is a condition that often presents in postmenopausal women, characterized by the thickening of the endometrial lining. Accurate ICD-10 coding helps track, treat, and manage the situation effectively. Here are the standard Endometrial Thickening ICD codes:

• N85.00 - Unspecified endometrial hyperplasia: General code when specific details are not provided.
• N85.02 - Simple endometrial hyperplasia without atypia: Describes cases of simple hyperplasia without cellular abnormalities.
• N85.03 - Complex endometrial hyperplasia without atypia: Used for complex hyperplasia with no cellular atypicality.
• N85.04 - Simple endometrial hyperplasia with atypia: Indicates simple hyperplasia with cellular atypicality.
• N85.05 - Complex endometrial hyperplasia with atypia: Describes complex endometrial hyperplasia with atypical cellular structure.
• N85.8 - Other specified noninflammatory disorders of uterus: Applicable when another specific noninflammatory condition of the uterus is present in addition to endometrial hyperplasia.
• N85.9 - Noninflammatory disorder of uterus, unspecified: Used when the noninflammatory disorder of the uterus is unspecified and confirmed.

Which Endometrial Thickening ICD Codes Are Billable?

The identification of billable codes helps ensure correct insurance reimbursement. The following codes are typically billable:

• N85.00 - Yes, it covers the general condition of endometrial hyperplasia.
• N85.02 - Yes, this code is billable and specifies simple endometrial hyperplasia without atypia.
• N85.03 - Yes, complex hyperplasia without atypia is covered under this billable code.
• N85.04 - Yes, simple hyperplasia with atypia is billable.
• N85.05 - Yes, this billable code is used for complex hyperplasia with atypia.
• N85.8 - Yes, other specific noninflammatory disorders of the uterus are billable.
• N85.9 - Yes, this code is billable when the noninflammatory disorder is unspecified.

Clinical Information

Endometrial thickening, or hyperplasia, is typically seen in postmenopausal women. Excessive proliferation of the endometrium cells or the uterus lining characterizes it.

• The endometrium is responsive to estrogen, and prolonged exposure can cause it to thicken.
• Endometrial hyperplasia can be simple or complex and occur with or without atypia.
• It can cause heavy, irregular, or prolonged menstrual bleeding.
• In severe cases, it may lead to endometrial cancer, especially when atypia is present.
• Diagnosis often involves a pelvic ultrasound and biopsy of the endometrium.
• Treatment depends on the severity and type of hyperplasia, the woman's age, and her desire for future fertility. It can include progestin therapy, hysterectomy, or close monitoring.

Synonyms Include:

• Endometrial hyperplasia
• Thickening of the endometrium
• Hyperplasia of endometrium
• Thick uterus lining
• Uterus lining overgrowth